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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.70, 333.73 and 223.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.70, 333.73 and 223.27 is: 308.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.70 : 333.73 = 223.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.70/333.73 = 223.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.70x = 333.73 × 223.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.70x = 74,510.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,510.50/241.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.28

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